Newly admitted street children in Tuloy are first placed in the Patio or Free Zone. Here, the children can eat, sleep, take a bath, play and observe a schedule that is not as structured as that of the resident children. In the same way, the amenities are not as good in the Patio. The rules are also not as strict so that Patio kids who have been used to their freedom in the streets will not have great difficulty adjusting to life in the Center. 
As the new children interact with the resident kids and their care-givers, they begin to learn more about hygiene and discipline. They are also attracted by the thought of having a better place to sleep in, their own cabinet, better clothes, etc. just like the resident children. And this serves as a motivation for them to change and express their desire to stay. Children who show notable improvements are promoted to the residential area; for some, the process may take longer than others. But it is the child's decision whether he remains in the Center or not. Since he has the freedom to decide, he should also be responsible for his choice and should be prepared to do what it entails (e.g. if he decides to stay and gets promoted, he should be ready to follow more rules).
The children occupy residential houses, each having up to 30 children. Each house is managed by a head of house (a lay volunteer) who takes care of the children's everyday needs. Each house consists of kids of different ages. The children have beds and cabinets where they can keep all their personal belongings. Each child has a specific set of chores that he must attend to. Some responsible children are given special tasks and ask as leaders.
 Services to residents include the following:
- Food, Clothing, and Shelter;
- Medical and Dental Services;
- Spiritual and Moral Formation;
- Values Formation;
- Recreation;
- Crisis Intervention; and
- Individual Therapy and Counseling.
Along with the treatment plan designed by the social workers and other care-givers to rehabilitate the children, Tuloy organizes and encourages activities that help facilitate rehabilitation, such as -
- Sports and recreation (including an annual week-long summer camp);
- Nature therapy (at the Tuloy Campsite in Laguna where children can enjoy the healing effects of nature);
- Music (learning how to play musical instruments in a band);
- Dancing, singing, and acting; and
- Visual arts.
The children´s weekday schedule includes school, band practice, recreation, time for laundry and homework, prayer time, and tutorials with the volunteers. During Friday and Saturday nights they watch videos since there are no classes the following day. On Saturdays, the children perform general cleaning in their houses and have clubs (e.g. Choir, Theater, Visual Arts, and Kiddie "Musmos" Club). On Sundays, they go to Holy Mass.
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